Curious which countries are behind the most beloved TV shows of all-time? The Internet Movie Database (AKA, IMDb) has spoken, and Japanese netizens will be pleased to know the Land of the Rising Sun is also rising in the ranks of television. In fact, 28 of the 250 television series are supplied by Japanese production committees!

While technically this is only 11% (compared to the UK’s 27.6% and the good ol’ USA’s 58.8%), the country still comes in as 3rd greatest TV series contributor.

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The list (constantly in flux) is ranked by a formula which includes the number of ratings each show received from voters, and value of ratings received from regular voters. To be included on the list, a series or mini-series must receive at least 5,000 votes, and a TV series must also have aired at least 5 episodes.

But what if we singled out the animated shows in this list? Just as we thought, anime triumphs.

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Of the 48 animated series on IMDB’s list, Japan has contributed the lion’s share coming in at 28 shows with the United States in close second at 20 shows.